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Pigeon pea vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Amaranth grain

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea is 22% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
4
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6
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Manganese +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +89.7%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Manganese +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +89.7%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Zinc - 0.86

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
9
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Pigeon pea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
3
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Equal in Water - 75.16
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Equal in Water - 75.16

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pigeon pea Amaranth grain
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 6.76g 3.8g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 23.25g 18.69g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 102kcal Pigeon pea
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 6.7g 2.1g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.11mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 46mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 119mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 384mg 135mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 6mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 0.86mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.149mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 2.9µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.015mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.022mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.235mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 111µg 22µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pigeon pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Pigeon pea
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.